By Ashley Coone, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on January 7, 2020
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Community, Family Engagement, Health, Mind in the Making, School Readiness, Summer Learning, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Historically, DeSoto County’s third grade reading scores have hovered below 30%. In 2018, only 29% of third-grade students in the county were reading on grade level. However, 2019 has brought some positive changes and improvements. There’s a lot of action…
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By Benjamin Tollefson, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on December 17, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
When I first told a good friend that I’d be at the “Pop Up Neighbor Through Laundry” event at the SuperMatt in Port Charlotte, FL, she practically glowed. “That’s my favorite event of the year,” she said. Her favorite event?…
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By Beth Duda, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on December 14, 2019
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Community, Health, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Editor’s Note: *Names have been changed to protect privacy “This is a true blessing.” “I feel like I won the lottery today.” “This means a lot, more than you even know.” “Bless you for blessing us like…
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By Bronwyn Beightol, Manatee Area President, United Way Suncoast
on December 11, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Since January, we have been listening to our community, reaching out to hear community voice and shared aspirations. Recently, we held a meeting of church leaders, educators, government officials, and civic-minded concerned citizens at a church in Downtown Bradenton. Here…
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By Beth Duda, director of the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on November 22, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
“BRAIN MATTERS” An International Documentary with a Local Connection In “Brain Matters,” Director Carlota Nelson travels the world — including Sarasota, FL — to interview scientists, psychologists, and other early childhood development experts to reveal the essential factors which…
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By Ashley Coone, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on November 21, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
As I began this reflection, I realized it was my 5th anniversary as a Harwood Public innovator. In 2014, I’d participated in the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation training funded by The Patterson Foundation. For three…
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By Kim Amontree, Charlotte County School Board Member
on November 20, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by the United Way of Charlotte County and is written by Kim Amontree, Charlotte County School Board Member. In “Brain Matters,” Director Carlota Nelson…
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By Ashley Coone, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on November 6, 2019
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Community, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Editor’s Note: Join SCGLR in DeSoto County on Friday, November 15, from 4:00 pm–6:30 pm (Sorry, this one is FULL) or on Saturday, November 16, from 10:00 am–12:30 pm for the upcoming screenings of “Brain Matters.”…
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By Heather Koester, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on October 22, 2019
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Community, Health, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
On the weekend of October 12–13, 2019, Manatee County Technical College opened its doors to host the fifth Remote Area Medical Clinic (RAM). The mission of RAM is to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing free, quality healthcare…
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By Beth Duda, director of the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
on September 30, 2019
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Community, Family Engagement, Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading.
Friends, Why is it that some children thrive while other’s do not? Is it a matter of genetics, IQ, socioeconomic background, or education? Carlota Nelson, in her ground-breaking documentary, answers these questions in an enlightening globe-trotting journey about what truly…
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